Question

Cellular respiration uses one molecule of glucose to produce approximately

A. 2 atp molecules
B. 4 atp molecules
C. 32 atp molecules
D. 36 atp molecules

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation; Equation for Cellular Respiration:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ --> 6H₂O + 6CO₂ + 36-38 ATP

Products of Cellular Respiration:

Water, Carbon Dioxide, and 36-38 ATP molecules

The answer is (D) 36 ATP molecules.